Wolfsohn, Jack

February 14, 2003

Jack Wolfsohn, died peacefully at home, listening to jazz on February 11, 2003, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Cherished husband of Carolyn Haack, 29 years; devoted father of Michael Wolfsohn (NYC), Lorraine Wolfsohn (Tucson), Daniel Wolfsohn (San Francisco) and Gabriel Haack (Milwaukee); loving grandfather of Jim (Michael) and Emily and Sam (Daniel). Born in Chicago, February 13, 1921; graduate of Hyde Park HS and Roosevelt University. Hearst newspaper striker, WWII veteran and long-time professional fund raiser; resided in Cleveland and Chicago before moving to Milwaukee in 1998. Director of Development at Columbia College Chicago for 20 years. Lifelong and passionate collector and advocate of jazz music, supporter of liberal and egalitarian causes, and promoter and giver of philanthropy. Avid sportsman (tennis, golf, billiards, baseball), card player, connoisseur of thoroughbred racing. A curmudgeon and iconoclast, linguist and precise editor, gourmand and a truly unique individual, he will be remembered for living life to the fullest. Arrangements for a memorial service will be publicized later. Please support one of Jack's favorite organizations in lieu of flowers: Crossroads Fund, 3411 W. Diversey, #20, Chicago, IL 60647 (Promoting progressive social change through local, regional and national grantmaking) or Oxfam America, P.O. Box 1745, Boston, MA 02105-1745 (An international development organization creating lasting solutions to hunger, poverty and social injustice).